Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): 2v2 to 4 Goals (Defending) - U10

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SSP FSG
Name: SSP FSG
City: Sydney
Country: Australia
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer

Description

Principle of Play/Main Moment/Football Problem or Four Core Skills:

  • Defending.

Session Objective: Defending Principles (U10 – U12)

Delay/Support and Balance

  • Can you slow down the opposition?
  • Can you restrict your opponent from playing forward?
  • Can you restrict your opponent passing the ball easily?
  • Can you be hard to beat 1 on 1?
  • Can you stop your opponent shooting on goal?
  • Can you chase down the player with the ball?
  • Can you get yourself between the ball and the goal?
  • Can you get behind the ball quickly?
  • Can you stay with your player?
  • Defenders to approach attackers quickly, then slow down when near the ball slowly, get a sideways stance and get down low. (Quick, Slow, Low)
  • Work on positioning of second defender.
  • Force attackers to shield the ball or force them sideways.
  • Correct passing technique of the ball.
  • Quick passes and find a team mate.
  • Work as a team to find a shot.
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    2v2 to 4 Goals - Defending (15 mins)

    Session Organisation:

     

    • Divide the players into two even groups with 1 ball. (2v2)
    • 2 small portable goal at either end and markers placed down as no shooting line (as shown).
    • One group good attacking (red) and one group (yellow) defending.
    • Balls placed beside coach or around area for quick kick-ins.
    • Field size 30 (L) x 25 (W).

    Rules/Explanation:

     

    • The reds have possession and attack the opposite end. Attackers must score in the end zone as marked.
    • If the yellow defender wins the ball they can score as per a normal game. 
    • Draw in defenders to either pass to your team mate or make a move and beat the defender 1v1.
    Progressions: 
    • The time of sets or size of the area can be adjusted to suit the needs and abilities of the players.
    • Use 2 small portable goals.

    Technical Coaching Points: 

     

    • As Above.

    Tactical Coaching Points:

     

     

    • As above.

     

    Session Timing:

    • Complete 4 sets of 3 minutes with a 1 minute rest in between sets.

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